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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.90, 1,433.08 and 646.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.90, 1,433.08 and 646.02 is: 969.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.90 : 1,433.08 = 646.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.90/1,433.08 = 646.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.90x = 1,433.08 × 646.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.90x = 925,798.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,798.34/954.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.52

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